Collection: Tissot PRX

The Tissot PRX takes its name and design straight from a watch first released in 1978, at the height of the industry's "quartz crisis," when Swiss brands raced to adapt to the rise of quartz movements and the Gerald Genta-inspired luxury sport aesthetic popularized by watches like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. The original PRX (short for "Precise and Robust," with the "X" a Roman numeral referencing its 10-bar/100-meter water resistance) stood out for its flat, tonneau-shaped case that flowed seamlessly into an integrated steel bracelet. After sitting quietly in Tissot's archives for decades, the design was revived in 2021 and quickly became one of the most talked-about watches in its price category, credited with helping bring the integrated-bracelet sports watch look to a mainstream audience.

Today's PRX collection is offered in both quartz and automatic Powermatic 80 versions, the latter featuring an 80-hour power reserve and a Nivachron balance spring for improved anti-magnetic resistance. Cases range from a compact 25mm to a bolder 42mm (including a PRX Automatic Chronograph), in stainless steel, titanium, and PVD-coated finishes, with dial options spanning classic sunburst blue and black to mother-of-pearl and diamond-marker versions. Many models feature interchangeable quick-release bracelets, letting owners swap between bracelet and strap without tools.

King Jewelers carries a wide range of Tissot PRX watches, including the PRX Powermatic 80, PRX Titanium, PRX Automatic Chronograph, and PRX diamond dial models. Our team can help you compare sizes, movements, and finishes in person at our Green Hills showroom in Nashville or online at kingjewelers.com.

1978: Born From the Quartz Crisis
The Tissot PRX first appeared in 1978, during one of the most disruptive periods in Swiss watchmaking history. The "quartz crisis" of the 1970s saw inexpensive, highly accurate quartz watches from Japan devastate traditional Swiss manufacturers, and rather than resist the shift, Tissot leaned into it, using the accuracy and thinness quartz movements allowed to build a slim, angular, tonneau-shaped watch with a fully integrated steel bracelet. The name itself was a literal spec sheet: "PR" stood for "Precise and Robust," while the "X" was a Roman numeral referencing the watch's 10-bar (100-meter) water resistance rating.

The design also rode the wave of the "luxury sport" watch category that Gérald Genta had ignited just a few years earlier with the 1972 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, an integrated-bracelet steel sports watch that redefined what a "casual" high-end watch could look like. Tissot's PRX offered a version of that same aesthetic, geometric case, seamless bracelet integration, at a dramatically more accessible price point.

A Chance Discovery Sparks the Modern Revival
After its initial run, the PRX faded from Tissot's lineup and sat largely forgotten for decades, though it maintained a small following among vintage watch collectors. Its return traces back to a specific moment: current Tissot CEO Sylvain Dolla has described visiting the brand's archive of over 7,000 historical watches during his first week on the job and discovering an original 35mm PRX from the 1970s, a watch he described as feeling like "a present in every drawer." That rediscovery led directly to the PRX's 2021 relaunch.

The revived PRX carried over the original's defining details, the integrated bracelet with large, flat, flexible links merging seamlessly into the case, while updating the finishing and offering both quartz and, later, an automatic Powermatic 80 movement. The reissue became an unexpected cultural phenomenon, widely credited with helping bring the integrated-bracelet sports watch look to a mainstream, non-enthusiast audience and establishing itself as one of the most recommended "starter" watches in modern Swiss watchmaking.

Key Milestones

1978 — Original PRX debuts with an integrated bracelet, tonneau case, and quartz movement

1970s-80s — PRX fades from the lineup as design trends shift

2021 — Tissot relaunches the PRX (Ref. T137.410), initially quartz-only, in 40mm

2021 (later) — Powermatic 80 automatic version added, with a honeycomb dial motif

Since 2021 — Collection expands into 35mm, 38mm, and 42mm sizes, chronograph models, titanium cases, and diamond-set variants

What Defines a PRX Today
Every PRX retains the flat, faceted tonneau case and seamlessly integrated bracelet that defined the 1978 original. The automatic Powermatic 80 models add an 80-hour power reserve and a Nivachron balance spring for improved magnetic resistance, while the quartz versions keep the collection accessible across a wider size range, from a compact 25mm up to a bolder 42mm chronograph. Most models include Tissot's interchangeable quick-release bracelet system, letting owners easily swap between bracelet and strap.

At King Jewelers
King Jewelers carries a wide range of Tissot PRX watches, including the PRX Powermatic 80, PRX Titanium, PRX Automatic Chronograph, and PRX diamond dial models, with free shipping on Tissot orders over $300. Our team can help you compare sizes, movements, and finishes in person at our Green Hills showroom in Nashville or online at kingjewelers.com.

The Tissot PRX spans an unusually wide range for one collection, from a compact 25mm dress option up to a bold 42mm chronograph, in quartz, automatic, titanium, and even Damascus steel finishes. With this much variety in size and material, King Jewelers' PRX selection offers something for nearly every wrist and budget.

PRX Powermatic 80 — 40mm steel, automatic movement, 80hr power reserve, Nivachron balance spring, the modern flagship of the 1978 reissue.

PRX Quartz — 40mm, accessible entry point into the integrated-bracelet look.

PRX 25mm — Compact size with diamond hour markers or mother-of-pearl dial for a dressier, smaller-wristed option.

PRX Titanium 38mm — Lightweight titanium case with quick-release interchangeable bracelet.

PRX Automatic Chronograph — 42mm, chronograph subdials, blue counters, for buyers wanting PRX styling with added complications.

PRX Damascus Steel — 38mm, unique patterned Damascus steel case, a standout limited finish within the lineup.

Tissot watches include a 2-year international warranty, extendable to a total of 4 years via free registration with MyTissot. Coverage excludes normal wear and unauthorized repairs and requires purchase from an authorized dealer like King Jewelers.